Charles, Thank you SO MUCH !!! I bought my NOAA 2nd hand from Ebay, and the instructions did not come w the unit. Ive heard the weather caster , for years recommended getting a NOAA. I came across a super deal at $6, so I got it. You made EACH AND EVERY STEP.....simple and understandable. Your video was the BEST on RUclips!
Thank you, I was able to follow your instructions and get our weather radio working again. It's not intuitive, so without the video, I would have failed, I'm sure!
Just to note, the any county code setting is not as bad as you think it is. And it's good because sometimes warnings come late, but if they're issued for the county "next-door" you'll know the storms are coming, and you have time to prepare, versus where the warning is issued for the one county that's programmed, it could be too late.
Help please!!! Pasco County FL.... I am only fi ding a 5 digit code online. My radio will not work...no sou ds of static or radio reports at all. New batter uh es and all programming tones are audible. Your tutorial us so well done and appreciated...even if my result is rotten. Thank you
In some cases the the multiple S.A.M.E setting is best, in my use scenario I live where 3 counties intersect, so I have alerts setup for all 3 of those counties, though the N.O.A.A station WXJ76 operating on the 162.550MHz frequency has been out of service for several months, which leaves 2 of the counties I border without service, the county which I reside in still has N.O.A.A service and the station covering it has expanded its coverage and alerts to help reduce the outage area
If you have a V5, ANY VERSION, your capacitors or tuner are possibly damaged or blown if it is squealing loudly, so if you hear that squeal, the capacitors are blown or damaged, and the radio is dead. It would take 100 dollars to get one. Just get a V3 instead, it’s older but WAY better.
Charlie I have this exact radio and it does not pick up any weather or even make any static. The volume is fully up and the switch in the on position. I also hooked up an outdoor antenna. I guess the radio is defective. Any other suggestions? Thanks. Brian in Missouri
I had one with the same defect; it probably needs a new tuning chip, which is sadly not really something most people can replace. Sorry that this is a year late, but the best thing to do is just get a new one.
If you have a V5, ANY VERSION, your capacitors or tuner are possibly damaged or blown if it is squealing loudly or has no audio, so if you hear that squeal or no audio, the capacitors are blown or damaged, and the radio is dead. It would take 100 dollars to get one. Just get a V3 instead, it’s older but WAY better.
@@neptuneWX I actually did get a V3, although it did the "No Message" glitch yesterday. My V5 was not squealing, it just had no audio from the broadcast.
I hope this isn't to silly of a comment but I had it plugged in (my WR100), made sure the outlet worked, turned it on and listened to it then took out the batteries....it went off. My power supply was bad, so just make sure your power supply is working or you will be replacing batteries way too often. I hope this helps (sorry it was a year ago but I just found your comment)
If you have a V5, ANY VERSION, your capacitors or tuner are possibly damaged or blown if it is squealing loudly, so if you hear that squeal, the capacitors are blown or damaged, and the radio is dead. It would take 100 dollars to get one. Just get a V3 instead, it’s older but WAY better.
This piece of junk does not broadcast any weather stations. All it does is make a high pitched tone on every channel. This unit is like new. Many other consumers have this problem with the WR100 weather radio. I would never buy another midland weather radio again. Thanks for posting the video.
C. Neese you make this so much harder than it needs to AND call your self a Meteorologist. Not Television Meteorologist and severe weather safety expert. DUH
HOW ABOUT YOU MAKE A VIDEO OF HOW TO DO IT, YOU'D PROBABLY BE 9999999999x WORSER, I NEVER USE COUNTY CODE, I GLITCH HAPPEND AND I FOUND MY COUNTY NAME ON IT, I DID NOT HAVE TO DO COUNTY CODE.
Charles,
Thank you SO MUCH !!!
I bought my NOAA 2nd hand from Ebay, and the instructions did not come w the unit. Ive heard the weather caster , for years recommended getting a NOAA. I came across a super deal at $6, so I got it. You made EACH AND EVERY STEP.....simple and understandable. Your video was the BEST on RUclips!
Thanks man. Just got this older radio reprogrammed for my new work location.
Moved back South and this video was very helpful getting my radio set up correctly.
Wow! Thanks for making this complex process somewhat simpler.
Thank you, I was able to follow your instructions and get our weather radio working again. It's not intuitive, so without the video, I would have failed, I'm sure!
Great video! With your guidance, programmed weather radio very easily. Thank you!
Just to note, the any county code setting is not as bad as you think it is. And it's good because sometimes warnings come late, but if they're issued for the county "next-door" you'll know the storms are coming, and you have time to prepare, versus where the warning is issued for the one county that's programmed, it could be too late.
Thank you Charlie for this simple, informative video!! 🎊🎉
Have had my WR100 for many years. Never had a problem.
Sir Charles, this is an excellent instructional video. Tks.
Help please!!! Pasco County FL.... I am only fi ding a 5 digit code online. My radio will not work...no sou ds of static or radio reports at all. New batter uh es and all programming tones are audible. Your tutorial us so well done and appreciated...even if my result is rotten. Thank you
you have to put a ZERO (0) for the first digit of the six digit code
@@dfweurocars thank you!!!
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VERY BEST TUTORIAL
In some cases the the multiple S.A.M.E setting is best, in my use scenario I live where 3 counties intersect, so I have alerts setup for all 3 of those counties, though the N.O.A.A station WXJ76 operating on the 162.550MHz frequency has been out of service for several months, which leaves 2 of the counties I border without service, the county which I reside in still has N.O.A.A service and the station covering it has expanded its coverage and alerts to help reduce the outage area
Oh
what if you do not hear anything on the channel 1-7?
Michael Johnson the tuner is dead
You probably cannot recieve a NWR station in that spot
ok thanks
If you have a V5, ANY VERSION, your capacitors or tuner are possibly damaged or blown if it is squealing loudly, so if you hear that squeal, the capacitors are blown or damaged, and the radio is dead. It would take 100 dollars to get one. Just get a V3 instead, it’s older but WAY better.
how do i turn down the volume of the beeps when pressing the button?
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Thank you ,, mine is set up and ready
Thanks
Thank you!!
Same here I got 1 at a yard sale be better of with a older wx radio or a hanheldscanner
Charlie I have this exact radio and it does not pick up any weather or even make any static. The volume is fully up and the switch in the on position. I also hooked up an outdoor antenna. I guess the radio is defective. Any other suggestions? Thanks. Brian in Missouri
I had one with the same defect; it probably needs a new tuning chip, which is sadly not really something most people can replace. Sorry that this is a year late, but the best thing to do is just get a new one.
If you have a V5, ANY VERSION, your capacitors or tuner are possibly damaged or blown if it is squealing loudly or has no audio, so if you hear that squeal or no audio, the capacitors are blown or damaged, and the radio is dead. It would take 100 dollars to get one. Just get a V3 instead, it’s older but WAY better.
@@neptuneWX I actually did get a V3, although it did the "No Message" glitch yesterday. My V5 was not squealing, it just had no audio from the broadcast.
@@SouthernWXMedia That’s normal I believe.
@@neptuneWX Alright, I'll see if it happens next week.
If I have mine set on any do I have to put in county code? Or will it go off for all locations in the broadcast area?
if you want any then put any, you can set it up for single county or multiple though
My weather radio only shows WR120????
I got this beep about the battery being low, even though it was plugged in, it kept using up batteries like crazy.
I hope this isn't to silly of a comment but I had it plugged in (my WR100), made sure the outlet worked, turned it on and listened to it then took out the batteries....it went off. My power supply was bad, so just make sure your power supply is working or you will be replacing batteries way too often. I hope this helps (sorry it was a year ago but I just found your comment)
That antenna though
Not sure 🤔
Does anyone know how to change AM or PM settings
the WR-100 doesn’t have AM nor FM
mine just says no message
mine too
That neans there is no active apert
V1-3 glitch if it has an alert, if no alert issued its fine
I cannot stop a high pitch squeal from my unit .
Same here.
Same here
Replace it with a WR120 or get an older model.
If you have a V5, ANY VERSION, your capacitors or tuner are possibly damaged or blown if it is squealing loudly, so if you hear that squeal, the capacitors are blown or damaged, and the radio is dead. It would take 100 dollars to get one. Just get a V3 instead, it’s older but WAY better.
Same there
cute lamp, 'charlie'.
villan He looks like a charlie
Thank you, All it was doing was beeping every time I pressed a button
This piece of junk does not broadcast any weather stations. All it does is make a high pitched tone on every channel. This unit is like new. Many other consumers have this problem with the WR100 weather radio. I would never buy another midland weather radio again. Thanks for posting the video.
Same thing happening with mine. Brand new out of the box.
No wonder I see them on eBay for like $6
C. Neese you make this so much harder than it needs to AND call your self a Meteorologist. Not Television Meteorologist and severe weather safety expert. DUH
guess i’d like to see you become the former job one day then
Well i'd ban you from youtube if i was the owner. You are the meanest person on youtube that i wish in never knew.
HOW ABOUT YOU MAKE A VIDEO OF HOW TO DO IT, YOU'D PROBABLY BE 9999999999x WORSER, I NEVER USE COUNTY CODE, I GLITCH HAPPEND AND I FOUND MY COUNTY NAME ON IT, I DID NOT HAVE TO DO COUNTY CODE.
@@jayCLTeeee thanks
Thank you!!!